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Investigating the effects of synthetic peptides on aquatic pathogens and rainbow trout immunity
(University of Waterloo, 2022-05-19)The demand for fish and seafood has increased exponentially over the past decade and continues to increase. Feeding fish has also become problematic as currently, the industry is dependent on fish meal which is not ... -
Investigating the efficacy of the NASA fluid loading protocol for astronauts: The role of hormonal blood volume regulation in orthostasis after bed rest
(University of Waterloo, 2009-08-05)Despite years of research, the role that hypovolemia plays in orthostatic intolerance after head down bed rest (BR) and spaceflight remains unclear. Additionally, the efficacy of oral saline countermeasures, employed in ... -
Investigating the efficacy of voluntary initiatives for reducing horticultural introductions of invasive species
(University of Waterloo, 2012-02-21)The horticultural industry is responsible for approximately half of the invasive plant introductions in North America. To reduce these introductions, voluntary initiatives are preferred over government regulations. This ... -
Investigating the Enhancement of Biological Filtration with Capping Material Designs and Nutrient Amendments
(University of Waterloo, 2015-09-30)Biologically active filters, or biological filters, remove particles and harness the metabolic capacity of bacteria attached to filtration media, in the form of a biofilm, to metabolize biodegradable organic matter (BOM). ... -
Investigating the enhancement of visual cortex plasticity through non-invasive brain stimulation
(University of Waterloo, 2024-01-02)Purpose: (1) To investigate the effects of various non-invasive brain stimulation (NIBS) modalities, including high-frequency transcranial random noise stimulation (hf-tRNS), anodal transcranial direct current stimulation ... -
Investigating the evolution of the aluminum-silicon coating on 22MnB5 steel during heating
(University of Waterloo, 2022-04-07)To combat greenhouse gas emissions and improve fuel economy, automotive manufacturers have searched for methods to reduce vehicle weight. As such, hot stamping has become an increasingly popular sheet metal forming technique, ... -
Investigating The Exergy Destruction Principle Applied to Precision Agriculture Using Thermal Remote Sensing
(University of Waterloo, 2020-07-24)Nitrogen is one of the most important yield-limiting nutrients for corn (Zea mays). In this research the exergy destruction principle (EDP) is applied as a theory to explain the expected inverse relationship between ... -
Investigating the Factors Governing the Efficiency and the Electroluminescence Stability in Simplified Phosphorescent Organic Light-Emitting Devices Utilizing One Material for Both Hole Transport and Emitter Host
(University of Waterloo, 2013-12-12)Organic Light-Emitting Devices (OLEDs) have reached industrial maturity in display technology, since OLEDs provide salient advantages such as high brightness, fast response, wide viewing angle, mechanical flexibility, and ... -
Investigating the Feasibility of Establishing a Biosphere Reserve on the Northeast Coast of St. Lucia
(University of Waterloo, 2010-05-28)The feasibility of establishing the northeast coast of St. Lucia as a UNESCO-designated Biosphere Reserve was investigated. A Biosphere Reserve is a concept of sustainability that attempts to harmonize development, the ... -
Investigating the frequency of spontaneously generated social and temporal between-individual comparisons
(University of Waterloo, 2008-05-23)Social and temporal comparison researchers to date have only looked at comparisons involving the self. The present investigation aims to extend comparison theory by examining social and temporal comparisons people make of ... -
Investigating the heat-treatment process for 316L alloy powders with the application in binder jetting metal additive manufacturing
(University of Waterloo, 2020-07-23)Metal binder jetting (BJ) is a manufacturing process which involves the deposition of metal powder and an adhesive liquid binder layer-by-layer to fabricate metal parts. BJ as-printed parts are in essence loose particles ... -
Investigating the Impact of 5′-Methylthioadenosine Accumulation in Arabidopsis thaliana
(University of Waterloo, 2019-04-08)Some reactions which use the activated form of methionine (Met), S-adenosylmethionine (SAM), as a substrate produce the by-product methylthioadenosine (MTA). In the plant Arabidopsis thaliana (Arabidopsis), these reactions ... -
Investigating the Impact of External Passive Compression on Central and Peripheral Hemodynamics
(University of Waterloo, 2014-12-22)The use of passive compression has been extended from a clinical treatment to an elective tool used by healthy individuals in an attempt to improve exercise performance. The rationale being that graduated compression socks ... -
Investigating The Impact of Multipurpose Solutions Released From Silicone Hydrogel Lenses on Corneal Epithelial Cells, in vitro
(University of Waterloo, 2010-01-22)Cytotoxicity of Multi-Purpose Solutions (MPS) is commonly tested on cells using diluted MPS or extracts from MPS soaked contact lenses. There is evidence that lens type will affect uptake and release of compounds contained ... -
Investigating the Impact of Proximity and Visual Conation Modes on Enhancing Engagement with Public Large Interactive Displays
(University of Waterloo, 2017-09-20)Deployment of large interactive displays (LIDs) to public spaces has provided new ways for passersby to gain information. This medium plays the role of transmitter for information visualizations designed to communicate ... -
Investigating the Impact of Table Size on External Cognition in Collaborative Problem-Solving Tabletop Activities
(University of Waterloo, 2012-08-31)Tables have been used for working and studying for years, and people continue using tables to work with digital artifacts. Collaborative tabletop activities such as planning, designing, and scheduling are common on ... -
Investigating the Impact of the 2012 Canadian Graphic Health Warning Label Revisions: Findings from the ITC Canada Survey
(University of Waterloo, 2017-08-28)Background: Approximately 100 Canadians die every day from smoking-related illnesses. Health warnings labels (HWLs) on cigarette packages are a highly cost-effective strategy to inform the public on the health risks of ... -
Investigating the Impact of “other foods” on Aboriginal Children’s Dietary Intake Using the Healthy Eating Index – Canada (HEI-C)
(University of Waterloo, 2010-04-28)Introduction: The high prevalence of obesity in Aboriginal Canadian youth is a major public health concern. Although little is known about the diets of children on-reserve, it is hypothesized that high intake of low ... -
Investigating the impacts of diurnal temperature and venlafaxine exposure in zebrafish
(University of Waterloo, 2023-08-29)Increased intensity and frequency of heat waves is predicted to have detrimental impacts on aquatic organisms. Thermal variability coupled with exposure to xenobiotic stress could place significant strain on the thermal ... -
Investigating the impacts of time-of-use electricity rates on lower-income and senior-headed households: A case study of Milton, Ontario (Canada).
(University of Waterloo, 2010-02-23)Through the Smart Metering Initiative in the Canadian province of Ontario, all residential electricity customers will be converted from a tiered rate regime to a time-of-use (TOU) rate regime by the year 2010. Although TOU ...